by Ornella Byak | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
After reading the Marie Claire article, Miss Whittaker’s was so moved she chose to focus her Duke of Edinburgh News Story on BETTER’s work in Timor-Leste. In this powerful video, she reflects on the stark contrast between her own childhood education in Australia and...
by Ornella Byak | May 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Ornella Byak It’s been an incredible year for Timor-Leste. After years of hard work, resilience, and hope, Timor-Leste will attain full membership in ASEAN at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit scheduled for October 2025. This is a moment of immense pride for the...
by Ornella Byak | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The students were invited by the head of state to showcase their English to the community as motivation for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership later this year. They performed a drama using their lessons in literacy, maths, and health—heading to the markets to buy fruit,...
by Ornella Byak | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a world often focused on materialism and personal gain, the altruistic actions of three young girls in Sydney have shone a heartwarming light on the power of generosity and community spirit. The girls learnt about BETTERs mission – to create a more equitable world...
by Ornella Byak | Apr 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
April 5th, 2025 The National Environmental Licensing Authority, Public Institute (ANLA, I.P.), The Environment Director (ULA). Mr. Gilberto Soares, accompanied by technicians (ULA), held a follow-up meeting with “𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 (𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 &...
by Paul Yates | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
This month, Ornella was featured in the Marie Claire Australia Magazine March Edition, Changemaker Feature as shown below👇 ABOUT @marieclaireau For 30 years, Marie Claire Australia has offered a powerful blend of style and purpose. It’s this unique combination that...